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=== Slavery ===
Ardents are, technically, slaves to [[Lighteyes|lighteyed]] nobles of [[Vorin]] countries, with some serving specific households while others are beholden to the national ruler.{{book ref|sa1|18}} They can neither hold land nor own property -- a safeguard to prevent a second [[Hierocracy]].{{book ref|sa1|59}} Like [[Parshmen]] and other slaves they are not paid for their work, but they are highly respected, even by people above them in the social hierarchy.{{book ref|sa2|16}} It seems one cannot be forced to become an ardent; rather, people join willingly, and can also leave if they so choose.{{book ref|sa2|26}}{{book ref|sa1|42}}
They believe that the limitations put upon them, and their state of slavery to high ranked political officials, is done by the Almighty as so that they never rise above their stations. They believe that the Highprinces that own them are chosen as the Almighty's guardians of the people.{{book ref|sa1|18}}
=== Spiritual Guidance ===
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